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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.28, 3,794.40 and 1,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.28, 3,794.40 and 1,869.12 is: 2,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.28 : 3,794.40 = 1,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.28/3,794.40 = 1,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.28x = 3,794.40 × 1,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.28x = 7,092,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,188.93/2,753.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.91

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